Top Santorini Holidays - page 4

Santorini is famous for its whitewashed houses and beautiful sunset, but the island is also home to a number of historical landmarks. Embark on a bus tour of the Greek island and see traditional villages, the Akrotiri excavations, and a notable monastery. You also stop at the Red Beach and the black-sand Perissa Beach.

Santorini is one of Greece's most distinctive wine regions—and on this immersive, small-group tour, you can taste the best of the island's wines. Round-trip transit is included, so you can leave the transit to someone else and focus on enjoyment. Learn the story behind the vines at a local wine museum, and visit several wineries for in-depth tastings, including wines made with indigenous grapes. Cap off the tour with a stunning sunset viewing.

Explore Santorini’s stunning caldera on this cruise with pickup from the Port of Athinios. You’ll see the  active crater on the lava island Nea Kameni and dip your feet in the hot springs of Palea Kameni. On Thirassia, you’ll have free time to swim at the beach, have a waterside lunch at your own expense, or simply explore the Village of Manolas.

A unique experience surprising your palate with splendid flavours, aromas, colours and textures. Listen to real stories about wine making as described from my grand father.

Discover the flavors of Santorini with a half-day gastronomy experience. Get picked up at your hotel for a small-group tour that includes a cooking class and a visit to a local winery. Learn how to cook traditional Greek dishes during a hands-on class, and sample everything you prepare. Enjoy a guided tasting at a local winery and learn about how wine is made in Santorini.

Escape the crowds and delve into Santorini’s rich winemaking history and culture with this half-day cellar tour. Skip the hassle of navigating the island’s rural roads with hotel pickup and transportation to three of the top wineries on Santorini to taste a variety of vintages. Learn the differences between the island’s terroirs and take in views of the sea and sunset while sipping local whites and reds.

Explore beautiful Santorini your way on this private tour lasting 3 to 7 hours. After a convenient hotel, airport, or cable car pickup, craft an itinerary that suits your interests, and travel in comfort aboard your own luxury minibus. Choose to see popular attractions like the picturesque village of Oia, the Blue Dome Church, and Megalochori, or visit vibrant beaches and wineries (additional expense).

Santorini’s volcanic soils produce a range of unique wines. Discover them without the stress of looking for taxis or the hell of navigating Santorini’s tight, choked roads when you book this private door-to-door tour with a guide. Enjoy three tastings of four wines each, at the underground Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos, the historic Estate Argyros winery and the Venetsanos Winery, with its gorgeous caldera views. Also, sample local cheese and snacks.

Santorini's Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos is a unique establishment attached to a winery and set in an underground cave. Experience it without the self-drive stress on this convenient group tour, with pickup and drop-off direct to many Santorini hotels and the cable car station (for cruise port access). You'll explore the museum with an audio guide, and sample three or four different local wines in Volcan Wines' tasting room.

Steep roads and limited parking make Santorini no place to self-drive. See the island’s most distinctive cliff-top village, Oia, to admire its whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches. Then, stop at Kissiras farm to tour the property and enjoy a lunch or dinner of local dishes. Finally, visit Artemis Karamolegos Winery to learn about winemaking and sample several local wines.

Santorini is famous for its white-washed towns, beautiful beaches, and dreamy sunsets. On this door-to-door tour, enjoy the undivided attention of a private driver/guide and customize your itinerary to your preferences. Choose to visit popular attractions such as the villages of Oia and Megalochori, explore historic monuments like the Monastery of Profitis Ilias or the Akrotiri archaeological site (own expense), or cool off with a swim at Perivolos Beach.

Say goodbye to the group tour clichés and hello to a fresh perspective, experienced at your own pace, when you book this private door-to-door Santorini adventure with a local guide. Traveling by Mercedes minivan, build your own custom itinerary or work with your guide to create your dream adventure. Whether you opt for villages or beaches, cliffs or farmland, you'll taste four different local wines at Argyros Estate.

Take a break from the beach with this cruise around Santorini's volcanic islands. Sailing from spot to spot on a traditional Greek caïque boat, explore the volcano at Nea Kameni (entrance at own expense); relax in the sulfur hot springs off Palea Kameni; and enjoy free time to explore Thirasia. After your cruise, transfer to the village Oia to watch an Aegean sunset from Santorini’s cliff edge.

Raise a glass to Santorini’s historic wine culture during this 5-hour tasting excursion and investigation of all things Greek wine. Visit three of the island’s top wineries for tasting sessions, adding to your local wine knowledge as you learn about the island’s long history of viticulture, its preferred wine styles, and historic winemaking techniques.

New to Santorini? Be introduced to this spectacular Aegean island on a private morning or afternoon tour, with a local guide. With a flexible itinerary customized to your interests, call at the clifftop village of Oia to admire its castle, cave-like houses and breathtaking caldera views. Visit the mountaintop Prophet Elias monastery, sample the monks’ hand-crafted products, and explore Pyrgos, the picturesque former capital, as your guide shares insider tips and facts about Santorini’s history and geology. Conclude by tasting some Santorinian wines at a stunning cliffside winery (extra expense).

Discover Santorini’s unique volcanic wines with this tour that includes two cellar visits plus tastings of a dozen different types of local wines. Stroll through the scenic vineyards overlooking the sea and gain insights into the island’s historic and modern wine production, including their famously crisp whites and sweet dessert wines. Then relax over an informal tasting that pairs each wine with cheese and other snacks.

Avoid the stress of planning routes and missing Santorini’s most photogenic spots on your own. This private tour combines iconic views with local flavor, taking you from Oia’s famous blue-domed churches to a traditional winery for tastings. With personalized guidance, hotel pickup, and seamless transport, you can relax and fully enjoy the island’s culture, scenery, and wines in one curated outing.

See Santorini’s coast in its full glory from the ocean when you book this all-inclusive morning or sunset cruise aboard a 74-foot (23-meter) or 80-foot (25-meter) catamaran. Stop at Red Beach, White Beach, Mesa Pigadia Beach and the Santorini Hot Springs, and shoot photos from inside the caldera. Your package includes snorkeling gear, Wi-Fi, 2-way transfers from your accommodation and Greek barbecue washed down with water, wine and soft drinks.

Go from caldera to cloud-piercing peaks with this Santorini shore excursion that leaves from Fira. Led by a private guide, the tour includes a visit the famous Santorini caldera — a half-submerged volcano — as well as a trip to the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, perched on Santorini’s highest mountain. Sample local produce that’s grown by the monks and enjoy a wine tasting at a volcanic vineyard. Then spend time in the idyllic village of Oia before your return to Fira.

Santorini is an island full of wonder and this private tour will take you to some of its most romantic places. Spend time soaking up the Santorini sun as you wander through the heart of Santorini and across the Red Beach. Relax in an air-conditioned vehicle as you drive to the village of Oia for beautiful Aegean views. Sample local wines at the Santos Wine Winery and receive a bottle of wine, then stop in Akrotiri for a special sunset dinner.

Visit two different wineries and explore Oia village, too, on this private wine and food pairing tour. Pickup and drop off are provided to keep things easy for you, and then you’ll get driven to the different wineries for tours and tastings. You also dine on a delicious lunch with several traditional Greek dishes and appetizers, to complete your experience.

Learn authentic Greek recipes from the owner of a local tavern in this cooking class in Santorini. Make the most of your time with two experiences in one-you'll also visit two of the oldest local wineries before you start cooking. The tour is limited to up to 10 people, avoiding overcrowding and ensuring you get more hands-on instruction.

Join this private tour and explore all the food and wine delights of Santorini. This will be around four hours, beginning at approximately around 4pm based on the sunset time. Your guide will take you to the local distillery museum to try local spirits like ouzo. Then you’ll go to a family run tavern for dinner, where they catch their own fish. Try local salads and fresh, grilled fish. Finally spend some time at a local winery with amazing views of the cliffs and caldera at sunset.

Dive into Santorini’s wine scene on this private 4-hour tour. With a private guide, visit some of the island’s wine producers, including its first industrial winery and an ancient vineyard, and learn about Santorini’s wine history on route. Sample Santorinian wines, taste local spirits at a traditional distillery, and visit a family-owned farm to savor fresh produce like olive oil and cheese. Wine and food tastings, plus hotel and port pickup and drop-off included.